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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.60, 30,730.70 and 12,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.60, 30,730.70 and 12,332.60 is: 17,019.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.60 : 30,730.70 = 12,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.60/30,730.70 = 12,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.60x = 30,730.70 × 12,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.60x = 378,989,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,989,430.82/22,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,019.01

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